This Lil' Game We Play

This post is brought to you by Subway's Good Times!

This one's kinda long! Okay it's time to meet some of the Royal Court (I'll just introduce those that are pertinent to this story, you'll meet the rest later). First we have my bestest male friend in the world. We've known each other since junior high and I just love him to death - we'll call him The Count. Next we have...how should I put this...let's just say his love interest. We've also known her since childhood and they were reunited about a year ago - we'll call her, well actually she's not really apart of the Royal Court so she can just be Chickee (pronounced Chick - E). And finally (but certainly not least) we have my love interest (or as I call him, my guyfriend). I've known him for about 3 years & we've dating for about 2 - we'll call him The Duke (of Atlanta LOL!).

So on to the dirt . . . The Count & Chickee started dating (just sporadically, nothing serious) last Spring. But then (kinda out of the blue) she has a boyfriend so that ends the dates. However, a couple of months ago Chickee starts calling The Count saying they should hang out & she misses him, etc. So they go to the movies this weekend, she calls the outing a date, makes "googly eyes" at him (LOL I'm quoting The Count) & makes plans for another outing. But she claims that she and the bf are still together & everything is fine. Well if they're still together & happy, why in the hell would she be trying to put the moves on The Count???

Last night The Count & I brainstormed to think of ways he could find out what's really going on and how to classify their relationship. I told him he should ask her "So what does your boyfriend think about us going out like this?" He could then decide what's going on from her response. Just to get another POV, I told The Duke my advice and asked him what he thought of the matter. He responds that The Count just can't come out & ask about the bf but he has to say something like "...I'm going to tell your boyfriend..." I think it would be best to just ask what you want to know but The Duke said that may "mess something up" so you should kinda beat around the bush.

And that brings me to the question of the day: Why do we play so many games??? Why can't we just be straight up with each other?

In the perfect world (well we wouldn't have this dilemma) The Count could just ask Chickee: What are we doing? She would give an easy to understand response (because Ladies we know how "complex" we can be). And all would be fine. But since the world is far from perfect, we're stuck with trying to investigate and decode. So what's your preference: straight up or a bunch of other mess?

'Til Next Time . . . Smooches Lovers!

P.S. Today's sponsors aren't Subway as in Jared's diet plan but Subway the R&B group circa 93-94. You remember! They had the song This Lil Game We Play with the original 702.

Mardi Gras!

This post is brought to you by the great city of New Orleans!

So I'm sitting in class (Bankruptcy - boooorriinnng!) and I can't help but think about what I would have been doing if I were in the N.O. (i.e. 2 yrs ago). Honestly, at this exact time (1:09 p.m. EST 12:09 p.m. CST) on a Fat Tuesday I would prolly be sleep , recovering from a late night on Bourbon & an early morning on St. Charles for the Zulu Parade (gotta get that coconut - oh the memories LOL). If you would have told me then that in just 2 short years I would be missing New Orleans like this, I would've prolly just completely over looked you because obviously you're a bit unstable! But I must admit while I couldn't be more satisfied with where I am now, I find myself reminiscing about those N.O. days. I won't bore you (or incriminate myself as well as others) by going into details about the past, but Iwill say this, LIVE IN THE MOMENT & TAKE TIME TO REALLY ENJOY LIFE!!! (Does that make me sound old? I vote NO!)

In memory of Mardi Gras & New Orleans put on your beads and masks; eat some red beans & rice, jambalaya, etouffee, King cake, and drink a hurricane; listen to Ha by Juvenile; and Josephine Johnny & Walk Like Ronald (those are dances for those of you that are confused)!!!

Happy Mardi Gras Baaeby!

Motivation

This post is brought to you by T.I.'s Urban Legend.

Last Friday Oprah featured several teachers of The Secret (basically a new theory on living a positive life based on the law of attraction). Now I wasn't particularly moved by this theory (praying & working hard has worked wonders for me), however she had an update show on today and I heard a quote that was kinda interesting. One of the teachers of The Secret, James Arthur Ray, said "Trying is failing with honor." Okay so at first I was a little confused but then he explained and it all became very clear (and pretty motivating too). He said that when people try they usually don't succeed (i.e. I'll try to make it to the party - we all know that means you're not coming), so instead of trying we should start doing. So today I made the conscience decision to stop trying & start doing.

And now for your challenge (yep this blog comes with homework) pick one of your goals (maybe start with something small for now) and instead of saying you'll try to accomplish, say you're going to accomplish. Next month reflect on your goal and see if you've accomplished it. Report back & let me know how did. Don't worry I'm going to participate too - my goal is to obtain gainful employment for the summer! GOOD LUCK!

Smooches Lovers!

Welcome to the Palace

Okay so I've been contemplating starting a blog for a while now & for whatever reason, I decided to go for it today. I plan to use this platform as a place to clear my mind, vent, get on my soap box and whatever else I feel like doing! I hope you enjoy your stay at the Palace.